TAKS Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 9

Reading
 89% (2011)
 86% (2010)
 93% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math
 60% (2011)
 67% (2010)
 76% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies
 85% (2011)
 86% (2010)
 91% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

Science
 69% (2011)
 72% (2010)
 78% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 89% (2011)
 91% (2010)
 88% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

Math
 61% (2011)
 72% (2010)
 61% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies
 100% (2011)
 98% (2010)
 94% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

Science
 95% (2011)
 94% (2010)
 83% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 98% (2011)
 97% (2010)
 89% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

Math
 94% (2011)
 95% (2010)
 73% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
  • TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
  • The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

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  TAKS Results by Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 9
ReadingThis School
All Students89%
Female88%
Male90%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education17%
Not special education95%
Not limited English proficient92%
Migrant87%
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students60%
Female66%
Male55%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special education0%
Not special education64%
Not limited English proficient61%
Migrant57%
Non-migrant62%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10
Social StudiesThis School
All Students85%
Female84%
Male86%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education60%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient50%
Not limited English proficient89%
Migrant73%
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis School
All Students69%
Female59%
Male77%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Special education40%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient25%
Not limited English proficient74%
Migrant48%
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students89%
Female91%
Male87%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education67%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient71%
Not limited English proficient92%
Migrant87%
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Female61%
Male61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Not special education63%
Limited English proficient25%
Not limited English proficient65%
Migrant50%
Non-migrant66%
Gifted/talented83%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11
Social StudiesThis School
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis School
All Students95%
Female93%
Male97%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Not special education95%
Not limited English proficient98%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Not special education98%
Not limited English proficient98%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Not special education94%
Not limited English proficient97%
Migrant92%
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
  • TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

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  Accountability Rating


In 2010-2011 this school was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized". In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

About the Accountability Ratings

  • Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district.
  • The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12.
  • Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable.
  • Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

Testing in Texas: An Overview  

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  Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2007-2008 this school was acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for the following indicator(s):

  • Comparable Improvement: Reading/English Language Arts
  • Attendance Rate
  • Recommended High School Program
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the GPA

  • Texas uses the Gold Performance Acknowledgments (GPA) to recognize schools and districts for performance on a range of indicators including, among others, test results in specific subject areas, college admission test results and attendance rates.
  • To be considered for the GPA, schools must have an Accountability Rating of "Academically Acceptable" or higher and must meet the acknowledgment criteria for one or more of the indicators. For example, to receive a GPA for attendance, Academically Acceptable high schools must meet the state's minimum acknowledgment threshold of 95% attendance rate.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

 
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